Chelsea star return to Stamford Bridge this summer 100% confirmed

Kepa Arrizabalaga will return to Chelsea from Real Madrid this summer after failing to secure a starting eleven spot at the Spanish capital.

The Spanish international joined Real Madrid on a season long loan deal after Thibaut Courtois’s injury early in the season.

Despite brought in to replace the Belgium international, Real Madrid’s third choice goalkeeper, Andriy Lunin secured the starting spot with his impressive performances.

SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN – APRIL 26: Kepa Arrizabalaga of Real Madrid CF with the ball during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Sociedad and Real Madrid CF at Reale Arena on April 26, 2024 in San Sebastian, Spain. (Photo by Ion Alcoba Beitia/Getty Images)

Andriy Lunin’s performance for Real Madrid have now pushed a permanent deal out of the According to AS, it is now 100% certain that Kepa will be returning to Chelsea and a permanent deal won’t be explored.

The newspaper reports that of a current group of player’s whose contract at Real Madrid expire in the summer, Kepa is the ‘the only one who knows for sure’ that he won’t be continuing.

Real Madrid are willing to continue with Thibaut Courtois as first choice goalkeeper while Andriy Lunin will take his place on the bench.

It’s being a successful loan spell for Kepa Arrizabalaga at Real Madrid. The Spain international has already won the La Liga title and has also reached the Champions League final.